The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-05-12
NATIONAL WASHINGTON THURSDAY H.

was referred back at the morning session for the
reason that several Posts were represented by two
delegates reported the following list Of delegates
and Rlternates Mt the afternoon session, which was
accepted: Col. Chas. III. Grosvenor, Athens; James
s. Anderson, Zanesville; David tanning, Column
bus; j. b. Lucky, Elmnre; JAS. o Neal, Lebanon;
J. G. Shields, Cleveland; f. r.: Stewart, Fostoria;
III. r. Brown, Ironton; John l.. Green. Fremont;
NJ. NJ. Boothman, Bryan; w. 9. Cooper. MtNernon;
7. w. Brake. Fayette; w. w. Edge, Troy; II. w.
BocSins. Canton; y. J. Frame, shiloh; J. f. Mack
Sandusky; 4. w. Prentss. Beipsc; Charles Hipps,
s. Marys; Geo. l.. Utter, CINCINNATI :. III. Hurst,
Chillicothe; J. NJ. Kirby, Upper Sandusky; Is. o.
Eddy, Youngstown; John L. Penny Hanson; NJ
SwartZ, Cincinnati; L. Lyberger, Warsaw; T. w.
Dell. Mansfield; James Mcmahon, Cleveland; q.
j. Hickey, Defiance; q. A. Maxwell, Sieubenville;
II. 4. Moore, Marietta; J. ID. EmmeTson. Bccfon-
tame; John X. Drake. Portsmouth; Henry Kissin-
ger Dayton. Alternates. :, ;. Bader, Lima; A.
Claypool, Toledo: John :. Adar, Malta; Joe Arms,
Columbus; II. q. lIoyt. Ashtabula; John :. GIL,
Delaware; James DeMolfe Columbus: Chas. Girls
void: Cleveland; w. H. Harry, Xenia; J. ID. Glea-
son, Van Wert Charles &. Howell. Dayton; J. G.
bishop, Middlepont; 4. II. Shinn, Ashland; G.. A,
Hamberger, Lancaster; j. :. Ninsan, Goshen; ID.
&. James, Christianyille Jno Taylor, West Union;
q. H. Aten. Nellsville: James Moore, CadiZ; III. Il.
Campbell, Claridon; john r. Mitchell. UThana; w.
III. Glenn, liilsboro; q. w. Thurston, Washington
e. IL ~. e. Barnes Barnesville; Geo. w. Hazcns
Clyde; J. Reimer. WadswoTth; J. IL. Wallan. Mil
ford: W. III. Park Elyra; David Harness, Cotton;
IL III. Hatch. Middetown g. A. Shackford, orville
r.. W.
Bucyrus w. III. Smiles, East Liverpool: o. Weeks
Marion; ID. l.. Miskimens, Newcomerstown.
IL was decided 10 hold the next Encampment
al Toledo. In the evening grand Campfire was
held. Speeches were made by Col. Conger, J. T.
Stewart, Past Commander Brown and others.
On the third day Gen. :. IL. Hurst, of Chillicohe,
buttons Commits:
Resolved. The comrades OF this Department OF the
Grand Army of the Republic to be congratulated
on the prosperity and harmony which marks our
solid growth and steady march, and place us to-day
In the front ranks OF the Grand Army, the enthu-
siasm of our comradeship and the faithful devotion
of our officers. Our solid financial prosperity; the
sympathy and helpfulness Of the noble women Of
the Relief Corps Of the Department, and the hearty
promise OF n still greater advance and a proud
future for our noble Order. Cherishing the mem
cries of the past, rejoicing in its accomplished
yictories realizing the duties and responsibilities
OF the present with pride and gratitude let the
column move steadily on.
ReSolred. That the Wonan's Relief Corps Of the
Department of Ohio has our warmest sympathy
and our most earnest commentator in its noble
work In caring for the suffering families OF the
couurys defenders they honor patriotic and Chris
tan womanhood, and ennoble the civilization of
the State. We greet them a. co workers in "a noble
cause, and bid them Godspeed.
The Nation that lives by the heroic and costly
sacrifices of it, citizens. lives most unworthy un-
less il bears undyinE gratitude 10 IFS defenders The
unselish heroes who die for their country merit
lmperlshhble renown, and the Scared veterans
who live TO wear the honored badge of public serv
ice are entitled TO all the grateful and high
consideration which the Nation can bestow. BE IL
ReS0iUed, therefore, BY this Encampment Of the
Grand Army of the Republic that we recognize
the fitness and regard with pride and gratitude
the noble spirit exhibited by the Republic in pro-
yiding for its disabled defenders. But we believe
the beneticent action Of the Government is not
complete, and will not be completed until every
man who rised his life in actual military service
IN behalf of the inaperied Union and the principles
ofhuman liberty, which make that Union giori-
ous-until every such man who Is unable to gain a
full and comfortable living by reason Of physical
alsabiiiiy, u IL DC not the result OF MS own
immoral and vicious habits shall, under such rules
will prevent imposition injustice receive such
aid in pensions as TO OH his last days with peace
and comfort. Nor will the Nations duty be full
filled unless ia the same spirit and 10 the same
tent, the widows, mothers and orphans Of its de-
ceased soldiers are thus tenderly cared for.
ReSOlred That the Legislature of Ohio in provid-
Ing for the care of our INDECENT comrades and the
orphans of our dead comrades, commands our
warmest approval and gratitude. BY such gener-
Gus action they do honor 10 the state and justice 10
its patriotic wards.
Resolued That the spirit, character and design Of
the Grand Army demands that Memorial Day be
observed 10y every Post in digniiied, impressive
and military manner, 70 that the ceremonies may
be alike significant and imposing The Depart
mcnt Commander should insist in General Orders
upon the uniform and universal observance of the
rules Of the Service Book. unless the circumstances
dictate different course which may not lessen the
dignity or impressiveness the ceremonies.
RESOLVED That recommend to the officers of
this Department the strict observance of economy
in conducting the business of the Order nrused 20
their hands TO the end that all ex-soders and sail
ors may be encouraged 10 become members OF the
Grand Army of the Republic, and take deep in
terest la promoting its welfare.
Resolved, That We heartily approve and commend
the work already accomplished in the establish
ment Of the Ohio Soldiers Home. We hereby
pledge our warmest and unremitting support To
this work until It's accomplishment Is complete.
ResolUed. That we indorse with earnest words the
administration OF our outgoing Commander, Col.
A. l.. Conger, and his associate officers. We COM
mend their energy, enthusiasm and fidelity in the
performance of their trust.
Resoiued. That the action Of the National Pension
Committee Of the Grand Army Of the Republic
meets with our heaTtiest approval.
Resolved THAI the thanks Of this Department are
due and are hereby rendered 10 Past Commander
in-Chief Burdett and To Comrade James u. Stewart
OF Mitchell Post for their untring efforts to
moderate rates OF railroad fare to this Encamp-
ment.
Resolved. That our thanks are due 20 Mitchell
Post, No 45 Of Springfield, for the elegant provis
ion they have made for holding the 2lst Encamp-
ment of this Department IN their city. and To the
citizens severaly for kindly welcome that has met
us on every hand. Their kindness will enable Us
To carry to homes pleasant recolleclions Of our
visit to the Champion City.
II. NJ. Kelly. Siam: Rice and Creglough Post
recently mustered six comrades. five Of whom
brothers.
General Orders No. I, issued at Springfield May
2, by command Of ID. q. Putnam, Department
Commander, are As follows: Having been elected
Department Commander by the 2lst annual
Encampment convened in Springfield. April
H-2g, hereby assume command Grateful TO my
comrades Tor this expression of their esteem and
confidence pledge my best efforts to the advance
mcnt of the interests OF Order and expect the
hearty cooperation of every comrade in pushing
this Department TO the very front Of the National
column. The following staff appointments are
announced: C0mrnde James II. Stewart, Mitchell
Post, No. s. Assistant Acknowledgement; COmrade
Ira w. Wallace Mitchell Post, No. IS, Assistant
Quartermaster-General.T They will be obcyed and
respected accordingly. Headquarters es-
tal,shed in rooms Nos. 10 and II Arcade Building
Springfield.
PENNSYLVANIA
Pos No. l57, of Pittsburg, closed on last Friday
night Of the most successful fairs held in
that city.
Post ll7, Of Plttsburg accompanied by Posts Al
and l57, will attend divine services Sunday.
May % at the Calvary Church. Philadelphia. The
memorial sermon wlll be delivered by Rev Boyd
Vincent. a brother of Gen. Strong Vincent who
killed Little Round Top at the battle Of Get
tysburg.
ON Friday evening last the youngest son Of Quar-
termaster General Taylor died at Philadelphia.
RHODE ISLAND
The fair and bivouac of Smith Post, woonsocket,
was a success every way.
VERMONT
G. p j. Siannard Post. No 427 recently organ
izcd nj Wakefield. with 20 charter members. The
following officers were elected: Commander w
u. Gates; :. V. g., ID. CASTOR: j. V. C., w e..
Neyin; Adjt. J. ID. Griffin; q. NJ. II. NJ. Carpen.
ter; %. d., H. r. ferrous; %. e., X. Shivers; Surg
A. Burt; Chap, Il. J. StrAck; ). NJ, J. Myers; q.
NJ s., III. A. Beck.
WEST VIRGINIA.
The hfh annual Encampment OF this Denart.
/ ment was held at Fairmont April -. Resolutions
were unanimously passed asking Congress TO en-